Hollyhock Seeds - Double Chater's White

Hollyhock Double Chater’s White

~20 Seeds

Hollyhock Double Chater’s White is a tall, elegant classic that brings old-fashioned charm to any garden. These stately spires, loaded with fully double, powder-white blooms, create a dreamy cottage-garden look that feels both timeless and wonderfully romantic.

Each flower resembles a miniature peony, with soft, layered petals that add texture and fullness to borders, backdrops, and summer bouquets. If you’ve ever wanted a plant that instantly makes your garden feel like a storybook, this is it.

Despite their refined appearance, these hollyhocks are tough and surprisingly easy to grow. They thrive in full sun, handle cool Canadian springs well, and can reach impressive heights in just one season. Double Chater’s White is beloved by pollinators—especially bees and butterflies—and makes a striking vertical element against fences, walls, and sheds. With blooms from mid-summer through early fall, they offer months of pure garden drama in the loveliest shade of white.

• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)
• Tall, dramatic garden backdrop
• Classic cottage-garden style
• Long blooming and vigorous

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Alcea rosea
• Life Cycle: Biennial
• Seed Type: Open Pollinated
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Plant Height: 60–84 in (150–210 cm)
• Seed Depth: 1/4 in (0.6 cm)
• Spacing: 18–24 in (45–60 cm)
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall
• Days to Maturity: 120–150 days
• Germination: 10–14 days at 18–21°C
  

Growing Instructions
Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Cover lightly, as seeds need some light to germinate. Transplant carefully—hollyhocks dislike root disturbance. Provide well-drained soil and full sun for best bloom production. Staking may be helpful in windy areas. Remove spent blooms to encourage tidy growth, and cut back plants after flowering to promote longevity.

FAQ
Q: Will Hollyhock Double Chater’s White bloom in the first year?
A: Hollyhocks are typically biennial, but many modern strains—including Double Chater’s—sometimes bloom in their first year when started early indoors.

Q: How is Double Chater’s different from single hollyhocks?
A: Double Chater’s varieties produce full, peony-like blooms with dense layers of petals, offering a more dramatic, luxurious look than single-flowered types.